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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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